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Sankashti Chaturthi, Ganesha Sankashtahara Chaturthi or Sankat Vinayak Chavithi, is an auspicious day to observe Ganesha puja. In November 2025, Sankashti Chaturthi date is November 8, Saturday.
This Ganapati vrata is observed on fourth day of Krishna paksha (dark fortnight) in every Hindu month (Krishna Paksha Chaturthi).
It falls in Kartik month as per Gujarati, Marathi, Kannada, and Telugu calendars whereas it is in Margashirsha month as per North Indian Hindi calendars.
Chandrodaya time or Moon rise time on November 8, 2025 is 8.50 PM (in Maharashtra, and some parts of Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka, and Gujarat). Devotees who observe sankashti will break their fast after moonrise. It is to note that moonrise time may differ for few minutes from place to place as per Indian Standard Time (IST).
Moonrise time on November 8, 2025 – Chandrodaya Time
Sankashti importance or significance
Significance
Sankashti Chaturthi is observed with great devotion, especially in Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu. Devotees fast from dawn until moonrise, breaking their fast after sighting the moon. This practice is believed to invoke Ganesha’s blessings for wisdom, good fortune, and spiritual growth. The day is also associated with various rituals including:
- Offering modaks (sweet dumplings) and other food items to Ganesha.
- Reciting mantras and prayers such as the Ganapati Atharvasheersha.
- Performing the Sankashta Ganapathi Pooja, which includes unique stories (Vrata Kathas) for each month.
Rituals
- Morning Preparation: Devotees wake early, take a holy bath, and clean their homes.
- Idol Worship: An idol of Ganesha is placed on a wooden plank, adorned with flowers and garlands.
- Offerings: Modaks and other sweets are offered along with Durva grass, which is particularly dear to Ganesha.
- Prayers: Devotees chant various mantras and recite stories related to Ganesha.
- Breaking the Fast: The fast is concluded after sighting the moon at night.